Rakesh Sonker | Nanotechnology | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Rakesh Sonker | Nanotechnology | Research Excellence Award

University of Delhi, India

Assistant Professor Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sonker is a distinguished physicist specializing in nanomaterials and sensor technology, with advanced academic training up to the doctoral level. He has extensive teaching and research experience, contributing significantly to materials science, thin film sensors, and energy-related applications. His research focuses on smart nanostructured materials, gas and optical sensors, and sustainable technologies. A recipient of prestigious fellowships and international recognitions, he has an impressive publication record. His work continues to drive innovation in sensing technologies and applied physics research.

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Vishwajeet Bachhar | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Vishwajeet Bachhar | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

DIT University | India

Dr. Vishwajeet Bachhar is an emerging researcher in the field of Chemistry, with notable expertise in green and conventional nanotechnology, catalysis, corrosion inhibition, computational chemistry, and biomedical applications. Holding a Ph.D. in Chemistry from DIT University, his academic foundation is strengthened by a master’s degree in Industrial Chemistry and a bachelor’s in science. He has over three years of teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant at DIT University and more than five years of active research experience. His interdisciplinary research encompasses phytochemistry, nanomaterials, environmental chemistry, drug delivery systems, and pharmacological assays. Dr. Bachhar has authored and co-authored several high-impact publications in reputed Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, and RSC journals, and holds multiple Indian patents related to nanomaterial synthesis and biomedical applications. His research works have earned 199 citations with an h-index of 10 and i10-index of 10, reflecting his growing influence in the scientific community. He has also served as a peer reviewer for numerous international journals including ACS Omega, Scientific Reports, and Bioresource Technology. Dr. Bachhar’s contributions to sustainable materials, computational modeling, and bioactive nanostructures highlight his dedication to advancing eco-friendly and biomedical innovations with global collaboration and scientific integrity.

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Haldhar, R., Raorane, C. J., Bachhar, V., Katin, K. P., Berdimurodov, E., & Kim, S. C. (2025). Dual-functional Quercus palustris leaves extract as a sustainable corrosion inhibitor for low-carbon steel and its biomedical potential: Electrochemical, biological, and computational insights. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 44, e01378.

Joshi, V., Bachhar, V., Singh, P., Duseja, M., Haldhar, R., Katin, K. P., Berdimurodov, E., & Kim, S. C. (2025). Rheological and anticorrosion study of Piper chaba extract and coating for mild steel in 2M H2SO4. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 708, 135989.

Bachhar, V., Joshi, V., Bhatia, A., Rom, T., Duseja, M., & Shukla, R. K. (2025). Green synthesis of AgFe bimetallic nanoparticles from Calyptocarpus vialis plant extract for enhanced catalytic reduction of 4-NP, antioxidant and antibacterial activities. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 116829.

Bachhar, V., Joshi, V., Singh, P., Berisha, A., Haldhar, R., Duseja, M., & Shukla, R. K. (2025). Anticorrosion and rheological properties of Calyptocarpus vialis extract as a green coating for mild steel in 2M H2SO4. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 705, 135606.

Bachhar, V., Joshi, V., Shekher Mishra, S., Shukla, R. K., Bhargava, S., & Duseja, M. (2024). In‐vitro antimicrobial, antidiabetic and anticancer activities of Calyptocarpus vialis extract and its integration with computational studies. ChemistrySelect, 9(35), e202401414.